Research

Swanturbines has strong links with the University of Wales Swansea. Over the last 30 years the University of Wales Swansea has been at the forefront of international research in the area of computational engineering. World leading engineers at Swansea have developed numerical techniques, such as the finite element method, and associated computational procedures that have enabled many complex engineering problems to be solved.

A tradition of research into propeller turbines in both air and water has given rise to expertise in this area. Successful civil engineering and marine biology departments also contribute to the relevant skills.

More about areas of research linked to the development of tidal stream turbines can be found by following the links below:
- The interaction of marine rotors and ocean waves
- River turbine systems modelling
- Marine growth and its effect on blade efficiency
- Wind turbine blade modelling
- Marine rotor test tank investigation

- Publications